Born: 1885, Baildon
Died: 28 November 1917
Buried: Ramleh War Cemetery
Address: 21 Adelaide Street, Woodbottom, Baildon
Parents: Albert & Maria
Spouse:
Siblings: 7 including Tom
Occupation: Chauffeur (1911)
Organisations/clubs:
Military
Rank: Farrier Sgt
Medals/awards:
Rolls of Honour: Baildon
Children:
Regiment: Berkshire Yeomanry
Charlie Newall
Charlie Newall was the son of
Albert Newall from Burley and his
wife Maria who came from Norfolk
but they had been living in Baildon
for many years and had 11 children
there, eight of whom were
surviving in 1911.
Charlie had served in the Boer War
in the Dragoon Guards, as had his
elder brother Tom, who had again
left behind his wife and two
children, and was now in the
trenches in France.
Charlie was also quickly recalled to
serve.
The army was in need of a constant
supply of good horses in France
and Charlie was one of the men
responsible for making sure they
got it.
Recently promoted to Farrier-
Sergeant in October 1914, he was
based at Canterbury where they
prepared more than 100 horses a
day for the front line.
On 14 December 1917, the Shipley
Times & Express reported on
Baildon casualties including: “The
sad intelligence reached Mr and
Mrs A Newall of Sun Place,
Woodbottom, on Friday morning
that one of their sons, Charles, had
died of wounds while serving in the
Eastern War Theatre. Much
sympathy is felt with the family in
their bereavement.”
This was followed up by another
report on 25 January:
“Farrier Sgt Charles Newall, son of
Mr and Mrs A Newall of Sun Place,
Woodbottom, was killed in action
by a shell a few weeks ago whilst
on active service in Palestine.
“Sgt Newall was drafted to
Palestine in March 1917 with the
Dragoon Guards. He was a time
expired man, having served 18 year
with the Colours and he went
through the South African
campaign.
“The sympathy of the residents of
Baildon goes out to the family in
their sad bereavement.”
